- Cost of Living
- Italy
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (103元) | 53元 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (63元) | 33元 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.49 (35元) | 15元 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (10元) | 16元 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.88 (30元) | 16元 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 (17元) | 8元 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (50元) | 63元 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (16元) | 13元 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (10元) | 7元 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.33 (10元) | 5.64元 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (59元) | 114元 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (15元) | 8元 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (10元) | 12元 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 31% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,301 (10,210元) | 9,680元 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €881 (6,912元) | 4,478元 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (1,034元) | 425元 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €762 (5,975元) | 5,710元 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €525 (4,121元) | 3,523元 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €124 (974元) | 304元 | + 220% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (184元) | 88元 | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €392 (3,074元) | 2,242元 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (887元) | 678元 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.48 (35元) | 40元 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (77元) | 39元 | + 97% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (669元) | 554元 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (255元) | 280元 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (720元) | 614元 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (879元) | 672元 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 44% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,683 (154,432元) | 145,666元 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (12元) | 7元 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (281元) | 154元 | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (75元) | 26元 | + 189% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (69元) | 32元 | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €86 (674元) | 425元 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.09 (40元) | 30元 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 (28元) | 37元 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.95 (23元) | 38元 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.24 (18元) | 10元 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (16元) | 14元 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (141元) | 59元 | + 138% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (262元) | 159元 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (131元) | 86元 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (502元) | 723元 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (505元) | 375元 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (67元) | 60元 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.58 (12元) | 34元 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.97 (39元) | 34元 | + 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €458 (3,591元) | 3,310元 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (1.87元) | 0.98元 | + 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (449元) | 300元 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (42元) | 20元 | + 107% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,008 prices entered by 1,341 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 36% more expensive than in China
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